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There are mounting frustrations from Chelsea fans after pictures emerged of Liam Delap sporting noticeable protective strapping on the training pitch.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After joining Chelsea for \u00a330 million in June 2025, Liam Delap endured a really difficult debut season at Stamford Bridge. Moving from Ipswich Town, where he\u2019d just bagged 12 Premier League goals, expectations were incredibly high. However, the striker struggled to find his footing in London. <\/p>\n

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He made 41 appearances across all competitions, but mostly as a substitute, and managed just two goals, including a lone league strike against Fulham in January. <\/p>\n

While he showed flashes of his talent, it was a frustrating, quiet year for the young forward.<\/p>\n

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Liam Delap wears knee strapping in Chelsea training<\/h2>\n

Chelsea released training images on their website and the one thing that supporters spotted was the fact that Liam Delap\u2019s knee is still strapped. <\/p>\n

However, after an up-and-down season, it did raise some concerns. <\/p>\n

One fan said: \u201cWell, he ain\u2019t being sold then likely wont pass a medical.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cHe is training in it so I don\u2019t think it\u2019s an issue. Probably more preventive<\/em>,\u201d this fan was hopeful. <\/p>\n

Another was worried it would spoil a potential exit: \u201cHope it\u2019s not an injury that can affect his medicals.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cDude already showing y\u2019all, even if they agree any deal, he gonna fail medicals,\u201d another said this. <\/p>\n

Liam Delap\u2019s injury history with his knees<\/h2>\n

Seeing Liam Delap sporting heavy knee strapping in training has definitely raised some eyebrows, and for good reason. <\/p>\n

The striker has a bit of a history when it comes to knee trouble. Back in early 2024 during his loan spell at Hull City, he suffered a serious knee injury that kept him out of action for three grueling months. <\/p>\n

While he\u2019s managed to stay relatively fit since, those past struggles explain why Chelsea fans get nervous seeing him with protective wraps. <\/p>\n

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